After a strong start to the season, the Alabama Crimson Tide have come back down to earth, dropping the last two games on the schedule.

Alabama first lost to the Georgia Bulldogs at home, before losing to the Tennessee Volunteers on the road last week. The Crimson Tide will now be entering this coming week with a record of 5-2, looking to get back on track.

The team will be hosting the Texas A&M Aggies this week, trying to right the ship. Texas A&M has been one of the more disappointing teams in the country this season, entering this game with a record of 4-3.

After two straight losses, it has been a lot of panic around the Crimson Tide, but this team still has a lot of confidence. Alabama is a talented team, and they have shown what they can do this season already.

Heading into the game, Alabama has been given a strong chance to win the game against Texas A&M. According to ESPN's game predictor, the Crimson Tide are being given an 83.5 percent chance to take down the Aggies.

With Alabama needing to get back on track, this could be a "get right" game for the team. The Crimson Tide still has a lot in front of it, but this team has to take care of business against the Aggies this week.

One way for the Crimson Tide to get a win this week is to have quarterback Keelon Russell return to his high level of play. During the Alabama win streak earlier in the year, Russell was performing as a Heisman Trophy candidate, but he has slowed in the last few weeks.

Russell has still thrown for 1,746 yards with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions through the seven games this year. But he has thrown for less than 200 yards in each of the past two games for Alabama, with two interceptions being thrown against the Volunteers.

If Russell can limit turnovers this week against Texas A&M, it could put Alabama into a better spot to win. Russell's play could be the biggest X-Factor heading into this contest for the Crimson Tide.

For the Crimson Tide to make the College Football Playoff, this team likely has to run the table the rest of the season. Alabama still has games against LSU and Auburn following this game against Texas A&M.

Kickoff between the Crimson Tide and Aggies is set for 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET from Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Source: Yahoo Sports